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G40 JUB

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

157,874 mi
Last recorded157,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 JUB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2006 157,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake travel

hydrocarbon emissions level high

nearside & offside front sills corroded at jacking points

nearside & offside rear arms ,swivel bushes worn

nearside front top strut mounting bolt missing

power steering pump damp with oil

Fail 20 Jun 2006 157,874 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

emissions hydrocarbons level high

handbrake travel

nearside & offside front sills corroded at jacking points

nearside & offside rear arms swivel bushes worn

nearside front top strut mounting bolt missing

power steering pump damp with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2005 150,966 miles

minor damage to front no. plate

Fail 11 Jul 2005 150,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front no. plate has minor damage but is still legible

Fail 7 Jul 2005 150,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers perishing

exhaust system corroding

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

heavy engine oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

p.a.s level low

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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G40 JUB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G40 JUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G40 JUB registered?

G40 JUB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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